ACI Hearing and Balance

Living with tinnitus can feel frustrating and overwhelming. However, you do not have to manage it alone. At ACI Hearing & Balance Center, our team specializes in tinnitus diagnosis and management. We create personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique symptoms and hearing goals.

In addition, we combine advanced diagnostic testing, evidence-based therapies, and patient counselling to help reduce the impact of tinnitus on daily life. Our team focuses on compassionate, individualized care designed to support long-term hearing health and improved quality of life.

As certified providers of Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device in Lafayette, LA, we proudly offer one of the most advanced tinnitus treatment options available today. Lenire combines sound stimulation through headphones with gentle tongue stimulation to support tinnitus relief through bimodal neuromodulation technology.

Furthermore, our clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic audiology services for patients of all ages. Our experienced providers offer hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, cochlear implant support, and bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHA).

Most importantly, we remain committed to helping patients reconnect with the world around them through personalized care, advanced hearing technology, and innovative tinnitus treatment solutions.

Kimberly L. Allred

Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA — Doctor of Audiology / Practice Owner

Dr. Kimberly “Peezie” Allred is a highly experienced audiologist and the practice owner of ACI Hearing & Balance Center. She earned her Master’s Degree in Audiology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1994. Later, she completed her Doctor of Audiology degree at University of Florida in 2002.

Dr. Allred remains deeply committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered hearing care. She has extensive experience diagnosing and treating hearing disorders for patients of all ages. In addition, she focuses on delivering thorough evaluations and personalized treatment solutions tailored to each patient’s unique needs and lifestyle.

Her clinical expertise includes advanced hearing technology, hearing aids, cochlear implant services, and tinnitus management. Furthermore, Dr. Allred is a certified provider of the Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device. She offers evidence-based tinnitus treatment options designed to help patients reduce tinnitus symptoms and improve quality of life.

Most importantly, Dr. Allred believes in combining education, best practices, and compassionate care to ensure every patient feels supported, informed, and confident throughout their hearing healthcare journey.

Elizabeth LeMaire

Au.D. — Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Elizabeth LeMaire is a Doctor of Audiology based in Louisiana and a valued member of the ACI Hearing & Balance Center team. Originally from Zachary, Louisiana, she also has strong family roots in Abbeville. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2012. Later, she completed her Doctorate in Audiology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 2017.

Before joining ACI Hearing Center in 2017, Dr. LeMaire completed her fourth-year audiology externship at the New Orleans VA Hospital. During this time, she gained valuable clinical experience working with a wide range of hearing and tinnitus conditions.

Dr. LeMaire remains committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered hearing care. She has experience diagnosing and treating hearing disorders across the lifespan, with specialized interests in cochlear implants and tinnitus management. In addition, she is a certified provider of the Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device.

Most importantly, Dr. LeMaire is passionate about helping patients improve communication, hearing function, and overall quality of life.

Sarah Lalande-Davies

Au.D. — Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Sarah Lalande-Davies is a Doctor of Audiology at ACI Hearing Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. She has provided hearing healthcare to patients throughout the Acadiana region since 2018 and joined the ACI Hearing Center team in 2020. Since then, she has worked alongside her colleagues to provide personalized, high-quality hearing and tinnitus care.

Originally from Baton Rouge, Dr. Davies earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University. Later, she completed her Doctorate in Audiology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 2018. As part of her clinical training, she completed her fourth-year audiology externship at the New Orleans VA Hospital, where she gained valuable experience providing audiological care to veterans.

Dr. Davies is passionate about helping patients improve their hearing and overall quality of life. She has a particular interest in supporting patients living with tinnitus and is a certified provider of the Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device. In addition, her patient-centered approach focuses on understanding each individual’s needs and supporting them throughout their hearing and tinnitus care.

Most importantly, Dr. Davies values building lasting relationships with her patients. She finds great fulfillment in helping people improve their hearing, manage the impact of tinnitus, and reconnect with the sounds that matter most in their daily lives.